"Rielp" launched 
The Ridley Island Export Logistics Project (Rielp), a major component of the plan devised by Canada's Port of Prince Rupert to fully integrate intermodal activities between terminal, logistics and rail, has reached a significant milestone now that it has received the final... mehr
Corrigendum: Logisticians help earthquake victims
After the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria at the beginning of February 2023, the logistics community of Signature Global Network (SGN) conducted an internal fundraising campaign for the earthquake victims. All in all, USD 6,953 was raised to purchase relief goods,... mehr
Vom Panda zum Tiger 
Zweiter Dienst der Verlader-Reederei Tailwind startet im März. Dass die Verlader 2022 bisweilen die Nase von der mangelnden Zuverlässigkeit der grossen Carrier voll hatten, kann ihnen niemand verdenken. Der deutsche Retail-Konzern Lidl will es mit seiner eigenen Reederei nun mit... mehr
Heavy haul locomotives ordered for Brazil
The Brazilian logistics company VLI has ordered nine Wabtec Evolution Series locomotives for about BRL 200 million (EUR 36.22 million). The ES43BBI model is a 4,500 hp heavy-haul locomotive specifically designed for 1,000 mm gauge railways in Brazil. The first units are expected... mehr
Antonov Airlines flies Californian compressor
In cooperation with Air Charter Service, Antonov Airlines provided an urgent air cargo transport solution to move an oversized compressor from San Bernandino, USA to Avalon, Australia on board of one of AN-124-100 aircraft. The cargo’s journey took four days. The total... mehr
Yilport adds Croatian port to portfolio
Yilport Holding took over operations at Šibenik port, which lies 350 km from Croatia's capital Zagreb, one month ago, bringing its portfolio up to 24 terminals in twelve countries. The takeover is part of the acquisition of Petrokemija, the largest fertiliser plant in... mehr
Asia–Western Europe via Rotterdam
Cargo-Partner has launched a new weekly LCL service from China and India to Western Europe via Rotterdam. The new offering includes Asian hubs in Shanghai, Shenzhen and Nhava Sheva and serves destinations in Western Europe. Although the service is primarily geared towards... mehr
Special design for fast handling
Quantron has handed over an innovative e-transporter with a lifting superstructure to last-mile specialist Rhenus Home Delivery. The QLI BEV 7.2 t vehicle was specially developed for uncomplicated and emission-free deliveries from micro-depots directly to the end customer. It... mehr
Double honours for Hactl’s green achievements
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent air cargo handler – has received the transport and logistics - gold award in the Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence (HKAEE) and a Hong Kong green organisation certification (HKGOC). ... mehr
First Super Hercules arrives in Indonesia
Lockheed Martin handed the first of five C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters over to the Indonesian Air Force (IDAF) during a ceremony, commemorating a new era in Hercules operations for this long-standing C-130 operator. IDAF's new C-130J-30s offer increased cargo... mehr